Our Mission
To support and enhance Economic Development and to ensure the citizens of South Dakota
customized training programs in a technologically advanced society.

What is Business & Industry Training?
Business and Industry Training covers a wide range of training and re-training needs. Employers find our services helpful in the following areas:

• New employees for new or existing South Dakota companies
• Training to upgrade existing employees skills
• Training required for certification or licensure
• Labor pool development

Types of Training Programs Offered:

Customized Training
Tailored to meet specific company training needs and using the latest technology available, customized programs are developed in partnerships with the company or organization requesting the course. Training may be held on-site or at one of the Technical Institutes depending on customer preference and availability of resources. “Mobile Labs” for welding and computer training are available for on-site training. This flexibility allows Business & Industry Training to provide service to all communities across South Dakota.

Applicant Based Training
These courses are developed based on public demand and are advertised at large for open enrollment. Courses may be non-credit or credit-granting, depending on the course. The applicant-based courses are designed to serve business and industry with employee training needs and for those individuals who may require specific skills training. Broad areas of training in this category include Professional Development, Trade Skills, Safety and Compliance, Human Resource Management, Healthcare and Computer Training.

Continuing Education
The BIT Centers offer continuing education and certification programs for career fields that require licensure or recertification. BIT coordinators work closely with state and local organizations to identify industry training needs. These courses are designed to meet state and federal requirements for continuing education.

Other Services
On-Line Instruction is available through all of the BIT offices with a partnership with Ed2Go. See the On-Line offerings at www.ed2go.com/mitchelltech

Workforce Development Grants may be available to qualifying employers, Contact South Dakota Business & Industry Training for more information.

Contact Us
Doug Greenway, Business & Industry Training Coordinator
Mitchell Technical Institute
821 North Capital
Mitchell SD 57301
(800) 952-0042 Ext. 3056
(605) 995-3056
Fax: (605) 995-8234
Email: training@mitchelltech.edu